Suze

Suze Gentian Liqueur

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About this product

Bold. Botanical. Brilliantly French.
Suze Gentian Liqueur is a legendary French aperitif that has captivated palates for over a century. First created in 1889 by Fernand Moureaux, it was revolutionary for its time: unlike many aperitifs that relied on wine bases, Suze focused on wild yellow gentian root—a mountain plant prized for its intense bitterness and digestive properties. Distilled and aged in oak, Suze’s unmistakable character is a harmonious blend of earthy bitterness, zesty citrus, and warming spice, all wrapped in a radiant saffron-yellow hue.

Often seen as a bridge between herbal tradition and modern mixology, Suze has become a bartender’s secret weapon and a staple on the shelves of French homes alike. Its visual appeal, storied history, and layered taste make it not just an aperitif, but an icon of French drinking culture.

Why we love it:
Suze is a rare gem: deeply traditional, yet effortlessly modern. Its signature bitterness and bright botanical profile make it an essential for lovers of aperitifs and creative mixology alike.

Country of origin

France

Colour
Golden yellow with amber reflections.

Nose
Aromatic and herbaceous, with bitter gentian root, dried citrus peel, and soft florals.

Palate
Refreshing and complex — orange zest and honeyed spice over a firm backbone of herbal bitterness.

Suze shines both on its own and as a bold cocktail component. Try it over ice with a slice of orange, or in one of France’s simplest and most enduring serves: Suze & tonic.

✨ Featured Cocktail: White Negroni

  • 30 ml Suze
  • 30 ml London dry gin
  • 30 ml Lillet Blanc or dry white vermouth
  • Stir with ice and strain into a rocks glass over a large cube.
  • Garnish with grapefruit peel.

This contemporary classic swaps Campari for Suze, resulting in a lighter, more aromatic version with a bitter citrus twist.

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Created in Paris and now produced in the south of France, Suze has remained true to its origins for over 130 years. Its iconic tall bottle and golden hue were made famous by artists like Picasso, and today it continues to inspire both cocktail innovation and aperitif culture. Now owned by Pernod Ricard, Suze still uses wild gentian root gathered from the Massif Central, a process that preserves the authenticity and integrity of this historic French liqueur.